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Vetri Padigal(1991)

6.8/10
Tamil110 mins

Vetri Padigal (1991) is a 110-minute Tamil film directed by Manobala. Starring Ramki, Nirosha and Sarath Kumar. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Vetri Padigal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1991.

Director:Manobala
Mood:
suspensefulemotionaldark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
15 March 1991
Director
Manobala
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 50m
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

A police officer named Mahesh is determined to stop a dangerous robbery gang. He falls in love with a reporter, which angers a local vigilante who is also his former rival. The story follows Mahesh's quest for justice and his mission to capture the gang's leader.

A cop's quest for justice becomes a fight for love.

Film Details

6.8Rating
110Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date15 March 1991
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
revengejusticefamilylove
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This was one of the few films where actor Vijayakanth played a dual role, as both the hero Mahesh and the villain Guruji.
  • Director Manobala, known for his comedy roles, took a serious turn with this action-thriller.
  • The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but it is not considered one of his major hit soundtracks from that period.
  • Actress Kushboo, who played Vimala, was at the peak of her popularity when this film was released.
  • The movie's plot of a man becoming a police officer to avenge his family was a common trope in early 90s Tamil cinema.
  • Scenes featuring the blind sister, Vidya, were used to heighten the emotional drama and the hero's motivation.
  • The film's title 'Vetri Padigal' translates to 'Wings of Victory', symbolizing the hero's quest.

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